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    COOP HEATERS

    would a seed starting mat work? http://www.homedepot.com/p/Viagrow-Seed-Propagating-Seedling-Heat-Mat-VSEEDMAT48/203357026
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    chicken run with tree inside

    Any type of raptor will use trees to perch on to check on their next meal.
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    Starting to build run and need advise about hardware cloth

    Just remember that most predators that you mentioned can and will climb. Anything for an easy meal.
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    Fence Height

    You have to cover the top because hawks or other types of birds of prey will swoop in. I've had this happen already. A hawk found a small opening in the top of my bird netting and got inside the pen. Thank God it didn't kill any chickens!!!
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    Should I feed my hens scratch or layer feed?

    Chickens don't really like oyster shell by itself, in my opinion. Mix it with their feed so they will eat it. Most layer feeds already have enough calcium in it so they do not need extra.
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    Should I feed my hens scratch or layer feed?

    Less laying is a direct response to less daylight. Chickens need about 14 hours of daylight which you can supplement with a 40 watt bulb or higher.
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    Give up free-ranging?

    My Father-in law had 6 guineas and they were all killed while free ranging. We caught the culprit..a fox!!! Sometimes fox kill just to kill and leave the carcass for a later time.
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